AKG Sound Grabber II Hemispherical Boundary Layer Microphone

AKG Sound Grabber II Hemispherical Boundary Layer Microphone

The AKG Sound Grabber II mounts flush against surfaces to capture the natural acoustic character of your recording environment with clarity and presence. Its hemispherical boundary layer design translates genuine tonal nuances into pristine recordings, making it ideal for tracking intimate acoustic sessions, full ensemble performances, and live-to-stereo recording applications where organic room-inclusive warmth becomes part of your sonic signature. The compact form factor and self-contained battery operation let you position this workhorse precisely wherever your session requires—on a wall, floor, or stand.

Design & Build

Finished in satin black and weighing just 115 grams, the Sound Grabber II maintains a low profile that mounts securely to surfaces or stands. Its hemispherical polar pattern and boundary layer configuration ensure consistent, even pickup across your tracking space, while the included 10-foot cable with multiple adapter plugs—1/8″ mini phone, 1/4″ phone, and micro phone—connects seamlessly to audio interfaces, mixers, preamps, and portable recorders.

Audio Performance

The electret condenser transducer delivers a smooth, balanced frequency response from 50 Hz to 16 kHz, capturing both low-end resonance and high-frequency detail with a sensitivity of 20 mV/Pa. With a maximum SPL of 120 dB and an equivalent noise floor of 21 dB (A-weighted), the Sound Grabber II handles everything from delicate fingerpicking to loud acoustic instruments and full ensemble tracking without distortion or unwanted self-noise—giving you headroom and clarity for critical capture.

Key Features

• Electret condenser transducer with hemispherical polar pattern
• Frequency response: 50 Hz to 16 kHz
• Open-circuit sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (–54 dBV/Pa)
• Maximum SPL: 120 dB with 3% distortion
• Equivalent noise level: 21 dB SPL, A-weighted
• Impedance: 1,600 ohms unbalanced (10 kΩ minimum load recommended)
• Powered by single AAA 1.5V battery
• Unbalanced 3.5mm jack output with multi-adapter cable included
• 10-foot cable with 1/8″ mini phone, 1/4″ phone, and micro phone adapters
• Weight: 115 grams; dimensions: 7 x 15 x 1.86 cm; satin black finish

The Sound Grabber II delivers balanced, transparent reproduction across jazz, folk, classical, and contemporary recording projects where authenticity and consistent performance define the final mix.